Delta SkyMiles® Platinum vs JetBlue Plus

Delta SkyMiles® Platinum
VS
JetBlue Plus
The short answer: The JetBlue Plus delivers a bit more value for most spenders.

Side-by-side comparison

Delta SkyMiles® PlatinumJetBlue Plus
Annual fee$350$99
Welcome offer60,000 Up to 100,000 SkyMiles (limited-time)70,000 bonus points after $1,000 in 90 days
Dining2x2x
Groceries2x2x
Gas1x1x
Travel1x1x
Streaming1x1x
Everything else1x1x
Est. yearly rewards*$382$382
Points typeLocked to Delta SkyMilesLocked to JetBlue TrueBlue
NetworkAmexMastercard

*Estimated yearly rewards on typical household spending, every point valued at a flat 1 cent. Verified June 2026. See your own numbers in the calculator.

The verdict

On a typical year of household spending, the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum earns about $382 a year in rewards and the JetBlue Plus about $382, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum charges $350, which you clear through its rewards and perks. The JetBlue Plus charges $99, but carries about $100 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the JetBlue Plus delivers more total value, about $301 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it carries more in annual statement credits. Neither leans on transferable points, so the deciding factors are the welcome offer, the card network, and which everyday perks you will actually use. On the sign-up bonus, the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum currently has the larger welcome offer (a limited-time offer above its usual amount, so treat it as a one-time boost). A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum or the JetBlue Plus better?
On typical household spending, the JetBlue Plus comes out ahead after its annual fee, by roughly $301 a year with every point valued at a flat 1 cent. But the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum can be the better fit if your spending lines up with its stronger categories. Run both through the Cardocrat calculator to see your own numbers.
Can I have both the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum and the JetBlue Plus?
In most cases yes, as long as you meet each issuer's approval rules (for example Chase's 5/24 rule). Many people hold complementary cards to cover more bonus categories, then pool or redeem the rewards together where the program allows.
Which has the better welcome bonus, the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum or the JetBlue Plus?
As of June 2026, the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum offers up to 100,000 skymiles and the JetBlue Plus offers 70,000 bonus points after $1,000 in 90 days. Welcome offers change often, so confirm the current offer on each card's page before applying.